BYRON: A Lord’s Monologue. A Poetic and Iconographic Journey

BYRON: A Lord’s Monologue. A Poetic and Iconographic Journey

Come to this event to hear about the Greek legacy of the great English romantic poet Lord Byron

By Humanities & Languages

Date and time

Thursday, May 9 · 6 - 8pm AEST

Location

E19 Pat O'Shane, Room G04

Central Lecture Block Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours

Come to this event to hear about the Greek legacy of the great English romantic poet Lord Byron from author, poet and artist, Stella Sorotou and from Dr Vassilis Adrahtas, Convenor of Greek Studies in the School of Humanities and Languages at UNSW.

2024 marks the 200th anniversary of Lord Byron's death. Lord Byron was a renowned British Romantic poet and a significant figure in modern Greek history due to his involvement in the Greek War of Independence in 1821.

To commemorate his legacy, Ms. Stella Sorotou, an esteemed educator, writer, and artist in the Greek Australian community, has published a book titled Byron: A Lord's Monologue. A Poetic and Iconographic Journey combined with her art-paintings.

This is an in-person only event and attendance is free to the public, please register your interest by reserving a ticket.

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